NH Audubon

BBW Strafford County Farm
2023-05-21 07:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NH
With habitat for water birds, raptors and song birds, this walk will include the Don Black Trail and the hedgerows around the fields of the conserved property. The walk will last as long as participants choose, but not beyond noon. Contact: Dan Hubbard at danielhubbard@peoplepc.com or 603-978-0218.
This field trip will be limited to 20 participants. Visit the Seacoast Chapter website for event details and to sign up.
Meet at 7am across from the Stafford County Work Program at 266 County Farm Road. Follow County Farm Road and take a left at the stop sign and then an immediate left to continue along behind the jail to the parking lot across from the entrance to the Strafford County Work Program.
Beginner Bird Walks (BBW)
The NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter will have five Beginner Bird Walks (BBW) this spring, 2023. Although these walks are geared with the beginner birder in mind, birders of all levels of expertise are encouraged to participate and share their experiences. Children are gladly welcome with an adult. Participants should be fully vaccinated and are encouraged to bring binoculars, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen.

Marsh Birds of World End Pond
2023-05-21 06:30 - 09:30 | NH
World End Pond is one of the top birding hotspots in southeast New Hampshire and it is home to many specialties not easily found elsewhere in the state. At almost 100 acres, one of the best ways to discover its birdlife is by kayak. Join Kyle Wilmarth as he leads a trip paddling through the pond and marsh. Meet at the boat launch at the end of Theresa Avenue in Salem.
This field trip will be limited to 7 participants.
Visit the Seacoast Chapter website for event details and to sign up as the event nears.

Birding Walk at Massabesic Center
2023-05-20 08:00 - 09:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding walk along the trails at Massabesic Center in Auburn.
This is an informal birding walk that begins at the Center and explores the trails with local birder, Joe Mahoney. All ages and skill levels of birders are welcome. If you are new to birding, come and learn the basics! If you are an avid birder, come to learn new techniques, network with other birders, or share your expertise with the group.
Binocular rental included with ticket. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season.
Cost:
$8 for NH Audubon Members
$10 for non-members (Join or renew your membership today! Not sure of your membership status? Email our member services department or call (603) 224-9909 x310.)
Space is limited, so registration is required by Friday, May 19.
Ticket purchase will generate a QR code and a printable ticket, however check-in is done via sign-up list. No hard-ticket copies will be required. Save the tree!
Photo: Red-bellied Woodpecker by Pam Hunt

A Garden Story Photography Exhibit
2023-05-19 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-18 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-17 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-16 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-12 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-11 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-10 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-09 11:00 - 17:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Kate Osgood’s photography documents A Garden Story – The pollinator garden at the McLane Center, taking us through the life cycle of the garden, from buds to birds and all of the changes, and visitors, in between.
There will be an artists reception on April 11, from 4-6pm.
A volunteer at the McLane pollinator garden, Kate loves to document its beauty and changes through her photography. A lifelong lover of nature, she has shown this love through her work as a landscape architect and through her photography. She studied botany at UNH and landscape architecture at UCLA and is licensed in both CA and NH. Having a keen interest in using native plants in the built environment, volunteering at the pollinator garden is a perfect fit both to get away from the computer and to experience the life cycles of the plants first hand.
“I have long been an admirer of the pollinator garden program of the NH Audubon Society and hopefully this photography collection will inspire folks to explore this program and create a garden at their own homes.”
For more of Kate Osgood’s photography, please see her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/kateosgooddesigns/

Love Our Planet Art Exhibit
2023-05-19 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-18 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-17 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-16 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-14 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-12 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-11 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-10 11:00 - 17:00 and 2 more dates | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
The Manchester Artists Association presents Love Our Planet – a Spring exhibit to celebrate Earth Day with art that showcases the beauty of the natural world and the wondrous wildlife that share this planet with us. To help support environmental protection and the NH Audubon mission, thirteen talented artists will be exhibiting over 30 original pieces in various mediums including oils, watercolors, acrylics, pastel, mixed media, pen and ink, pencil, and photography.
The Manchester Artists Association (MAA) was formed in 1966 to provide fellowship, learning and inspiration to artists who are engaged or interested in the pursuit of fine art.
Love Our Planet has been extended and will now be on view at the Massabesic Center from Wednesday, March 1, 2023 through Thursday, June 1. All works are available for immediate purchase, with 30% of the proceeds going to support the mission of NH Audubon.
Featured Artists:

Sharon Allen
James O’Donnell
Virginia Demers
Howard Muscott
Rollande Rousselle
Randy Snyder
John Webster
Judy Gelinas
Paul Ducret
Therese DesRosiers
Noella Breault
John Letson
Susan Snay

Please note the viewing room may be closed to the public during private events and education presentations.

NH Butterfly Monitoring Trainings - May 18
2023-05-18 11:00 - 13:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Join us as we continue to explore NH’s Butterflies through field trainings.
New Hampshire Audubon is partnering with New Hampshire Fish and Game (NHFG) to collect long-term data on butterflies in the Concord region and beyond. Sightings will provide valuable data on how species ranges are changing over time. Your data will help support butterfly conservation across the state.
NHFG and partners will go in the field to learn more about the butterflies that call New Hampshire home. Our series of online training sessions wrapped up and now we will spend time in the field learning how to identify the butterflies in a diversity of habitats. All are welcome for this amazing opportunity to learn and participate in butterfly conservation. Field training sessions in and around Concord are scheduled for the following dates:
May 18 from 11am – 1pm
Join Mike Thomas, retired entomologist and extraordinary butterfly enthusiast as we explore the habitat in and around the NH Audubon McLane Center in Concord, NH.
During the field trainings you will receive additional information about the Butterfly Surveys that will take place at 6 locations across the state. The field sessions will provide you with an eye-opening experience to connect with species you may not have noticed in the past. No matter what your skill level is, you are welcome to join us. Together we can help track New Hampshire’s butterflies and make a difference in their conservation.
Field training sessions in and around Concord are scheduled for the following dates: May 18, June 3, and June 15. Check the calendar to sign up for individual dates.
* If sign ups are full and you would like to be on a wait list, please contact Diane De Luca.

BBW Pickering Ponds
2023-05-17 07:00 - 12:00 | NH
An encore of the very popular Pickering Ponds walk on May 14. One of the top 10 birding spots in New Hampshire, this walk will traverse Rochester city park trails along the Cocheco River and around the former wastewater treatment settling ponds. Meet at the Pickering Ponds parking area at 7am. The entrance is about a mile south of the Rochester Wastewater Treatment Plant on Pickering Road (opposite mailbox #374). Contact: Dan Hubbard at danielhubbard@peoplepc.com or 603-978-0218.
This field trip will be limited to 20 participants. Visit the Seacoast Chapter website for event details and to sign up.

Beginner Bird Walks (BBW)
The NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter will have five Beginner Bird Walks (BBW) this spring, 2023. Although these walks are geared with the beginner birder in mind, birders of all levels of expertise are encouraged to participate and share their experiences. Children are gladly welcome with an adult. Participants should be fully vaccinated and are encouraged to bring binoculars, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen.

BBW Pickering Ponds
2023-05-14 07:00 - 12:00 | NH
One of the top 10 birding spots in New Hampshire, this walk will traverse Rochester city park trails along the Cocheco River and around the former wastewater treatment settling ponds. Meet at the Pickering Ponds parking area at 7 am. The entrance is about a mile south of the Rochester Wastewater Treatment Plant on Pickering Road (opposite mailbox #452).
This field trip will be limited to 20 participants
Contact: Dan Hubbard at danielhubbard@peoplepc.com or 603-978-0218.
This field trip will be limited to 20 participants. Visit the Seacoast Chapter website for event details and to sign up.

Beginner Bird Walks (BBW)
The NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter will have six Beginner Bird Walks (BBW) this spring, 2022. Although these walks are geared with the beginner birder in mind, birders of all levels of expertise are encouraged to participate and share their experiences. Children are gladly welcome with an adult. Participants should be fully vaccinated and are encouraged to bring binoculars, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen.

Birding Walk at Massabesic Center
2023-05-13 08:00 - 09:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding walk along the trails at Massabesic Center in Auburn.
This is an informal birding walk that begins at the Center and explores the trails with local birder, Joe Mahoney. All ages and skill levels of birders are welcome. If you are new to birding, come and learn the basics! If you are an avid birder, come to learn new techniques, network with other birders, or share your expertise with the group.
Binocular rental included with ticket. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season.
Cost:
$8 for NH Audubon Members
$10 for non-members (Join or renew your membership today! Not sure of your membership status? Email our member services department or call (603) 224-9909 x310.)
Space is limited, so registration is required by Friday, May 12.
Ticket purchase will generate a QR code and a printable ticket, however check-in is done via sign-up list. No hard-ticket copies will be required. Save the tree!
Photo: Red-bellied Woodpecker by Pam Hunt

BBW Burley Farms
2023-05-13 07:00 - 10:00 | NH
With fields, forests, a beaver pond, and a heron rookery Burley Farms is great spot to look for birds. Join trip leader Greg Tillman to explore some of the property’s varied habitats. Meet at the parking area at 245 North River Rd in Epping at 7am. Contact: Greg Tillman at gregtillman@comcast.net
This field trip will be limited to 20 participants. Visit the Seacoast Chapter website for event details and to sign up.

Beginner Bird Walks (BBW)
The NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter will have five Beginner Bird Walks (BBW) this spring, 2023. Although these walks are geared with the beginner birder in mind, birders of all levels of expertise are encouraged to participate and share their experiences. Children are gladly welcome with an adult. Participants should be fully vaccinated and are encouraged to bring binoculars, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen.

Bird Migration: Fun Facts and Shameless Speculations with Dr. Pamela Hunt
2023-05-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Why do birds migrate? How do they know where they’re going? The phenomenon of bird migration has fascinated people for millennia, and in this program the answers are finally revealed! During this program, Pam Hunt will provide an overview of the nuts and bolts of bird migration, including how scientists study it. We’ll also discuss examples of migration routes of some familiar (and unfamiliar) species and touch on the conservation issues facing migratory birds.
This presentation is available in a hybrid format. You are welcome to join us in-person at the Massabesic Center in Auburn, or virtually via Zoom! Please indicate your preference in the ticket options below.
This program will take place rain or shine.
Presenter:
Dr. Pamela Hunt, NH Audubon Senior Biologist for Avian Conservation
Cost:
$12 for NH Audubon members
$15 for non-members (Join or renew your membership today! Not sure of your membership status? Email our member services department or call (603) 224-9909 x310.)
Registration Required by May 10, 2023
All ticket purchases will generate a printable ticket with a QR code. In-person check-in is done via sign-up list; please keep the printable ticket with QR code for your records.
Zoom links will be sent to all virtual participants prior to the webinar. The link does not generate immediately, so your patience is appreciated. Every effort will be made to record the presentation for registered attendees who miss the livestream.
For accessibility requests, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman, at kwhiteman@nhaudubon.org.
The NH Audubon Scientist Series features our Senior Biologists sharing their research and data in monthly presentations at Massabesic Center during 2023.

Butterflies of NH
2023-05-10 19:30 - 20:30 | NH
Join Steve Mirick for a presentation on the butterflies of NH. Learn about the lives of butterflies and what species we have and where to find them in the State. We’ll also discuss some tips on field guides, binoculars, photography and gardening for butterflies.
The Seacoast Chapter meets monthly on the second Wednesday except the months of July and August unless there is a special program. Refreshments are served at 7 pm and the meetings begin at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted (entrance doors locked at 7:45 pm). The public is welcome free of charge. In person meetings are held at the Seacoast Science Center at Odiorne State Park, Route 1A, Rye, NH. Wheelchair accessible. For more information on chapter programs (and cancellations), please visit the chapter website.

Raised Bed Gardens - The Why and How
2023-05-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Are you interested in creating raised bed gardens but don’t know where to start? Join Sean O’Brien, UNH Extension’s Home Horticulture Assistant Program Manager, for a two-part workshop, including an introduction to the benefits of raised bed gardens and an in-person, hands-on session to build wooden raised bed gardens. You’ll go away with skills and knowledge about location, material selection, construction methods, and how to grow various plants in raised beds.
Part 1
The first part of the workshop will be virtual, and is available at no cost. There is no registration limit for the webinar, but you must sign up by May 1st. Participation in the virtual introduction session is required in order to attend the second session.
Part 2
The in-person, hands-on portion has a limited capacity of 20 participants. If you are not able to attend the required webinar live, you must still register for Part 1 and view the recorded presentation before you arrive to the workshop. The outdoor workshop will take place outdoors, rain or shine. Dress for the weather, with waterproof footwear recommended for primarily grassy, flat but uneven terrain.
Cost:
$10 for NH Audubon members and UNH Ext Master Gardeners
$15 for non-members
REGISTER HERE
Registration Required by May 1, 2023
For accessibility requests, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman, at kwhiteman@nhaudubon.org.
This program is brought to you through an ongoing partnership between New Hampshire Audubon and University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program. The Demonstration Gardens at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening, to benefit human health and well-being, and wildlife habitat.
Photo Credit: Stock photo

BBW Deer Hill Wildlife Management Area
2023-05-06 07:00 - 10:00 | NH
Bird the varied habitats of the Deer Hill Wildlife Management Area with trip leader Scott Heron. With 188 species seen on the property, in the spring Deer Hill can be full of migrating passerines and breeding water birds. Meet at the entrance gate on Pine Road in Brentwood. Contact: Scott Heron at smheron@gmail.com.
This field trip will be limited to 25 participants. Visit the Seacoast Chapter website for event details and to sign up.

Beginner Bird Walks (BBW)
The NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter will have five Beginner Bird Walks (BBW) this spring, 2023. Although these walks are geared with the beginner birder in mind, birders of all levels of expertise are encouraged to participate and share their experiences. Children are gladly welcome with an adult. Participants should be fully vaccinated and are encouraged to bring binoculars, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen.
